The HTC Evo includes voice-dictation software that converts speech input to text. The feature connects to Google's speech-recognition service over the Internet, so you must be online to use it. Since the Evo is an Android device, it also includes native support for Google Voice Search.

HTC Onscreen Keyboard

When you select a text-input area in any application, the onscreen keyboard is displayed, and you can enable the voice-recognition function by tapping the microphone icon. Speak into the microphone to convert your voice to text. To add a punctuation mark, say the symbol's name. For example, say “Question Mark” or “Period” at the end of a sentence.

Google Voice Search

With Voice Search, you can send text messages, search the Internet and find map locations by speaking commands into your phone. Your device may already include Voice Search, but if not, download it for free from the Play Store (link in Resources). When you open Voice Search, the program records your voice and follows many commands, such as “Call,” “Send Text,” “Search For” and others. To call or text a contact, say “Call” or “Text” followed by the contact's name. To search using Google, say “Search” followed by a search term.

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